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Veronica Escobar: “The fiscal year 27 Milcom VA bill included my provision that…”

Featuring: Veronica Escobar, Democratic | U.S. House, Texas, District 16

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'It's Unconscionable': Veronica Escobar Presses Doug Collins On Cost Of VA Projects

Published | Video Starts at 02:30

But as you can imagine, veterans have apprehension about making sure that the new facility is opened on time, on budget, with adequate staffing. I am so proud that The fiscal year 27 Milcom VA bill included my provision that directs the VA to brief Congress on activation planning for the new medical center. Secretary Collins, will you commit that the department will work closely with my office and this subcommittee as activation planning for this facility moves forward? Of course. Wonderful. (02:30–02:41)

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